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More than 100 volunteers from Mason Korea, GM Korea, and local partners came together to make and share kimchi with the Incheon community.

Hye Jin Kim completed all her higher education at George Mason University, earning degrees in History, International Studies, Secondary Education, and Educational Leadership. After returning to Korea, she began her teaching career and eventually became the vice principal at Korea Kent Foreign School, where she has served since 2010. Her intense practicum and academic experiences at GMU laid the foundation for her work in education. She advises students to value the life skills learned at university, as career paths often evolve in unexpected ways. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue additional credentials to better support diverse learners.

Jayoung Sung (Global Affairs ’22) currently works at Mason Korea as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Faculty Affairs. Her time as a student—filled with leadership experiences and opportunities to develop soft skills—proved to be transformative and laid a strong foundation for her personal and professional growth. Now, as an alumna and staff member, she finds fulfillment in supporting faculty and contributing to Mason Korea’s continued development. She believes the university’s greatest strength is its “global” spirit, which broadened her perspective and shaped her confidence. Jayoung looks forward to growing together with the Mason Korea community.

Huiyong Kim (Global Affairs ’18) is currently working at the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development, focusing on climate change and sustainable development. His experiences at Mason Korea—from CSPS Korea and research assistantships to internships at WHO CC, UNOSD, and GCF—played a pivotal role in shaping his career path. He encourages current students to seek guidance from faculty and staff and hopes to continue expanding his global expertise in the years ahead.

Mason Korea students traveled to Jeju Island this fall to explore global legal issues through a new collaborative program with Jeju National University Law School.

Mason Korea has opened the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Songdo, expanding George Mason University’s global network and creating a cross-border hub connecting Korea and the US.

Mason Korea has launched the Center for Korean Culture and Society, a new research hub dedicated to advancing global understanding of K-culture through interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration.